Choosing a safety rail system is about more than checking a box for OSHA compliance. The right system should help protect your crews, improve productivity, simplify logistics, and deliver a return on investment for years to come. Unfortunately, not every safety rail system is built for the realities of a construction site. Some require
Every contractor is looking for ways to improve productivity, control costs, and protect their investment. Yet when it comes to temporary perimeter fencing, many companies continue purchasing products that are treated as disposable. They bend. They require constant maintenance. They damage expensive concrete barriers. Before long, they're replaced, repaired, or simply written off as
C-Level Construction Leadership Through a Field-First Perspective Hilmerson Safety® is proud to share that founder and CEO Debra Hilmerson has been recognized by Finance & Commerce as part of the inaugural 2026 C-Level and Leadership Awards. The award recognizes leaders who are helping move their industries forward through innovation, leadership, and long-term impact. For
Construction sites are full of energy. Motion. Gravity. Electricity. Pressure. Heat. Chemicals. The question is not whether energy exists on a jobsite. It always does. The real question is whether workers recognize what that energy could do before someone gets hurt. That is why Deb Hilmerson still believes strongly in the
Powder Coated vs Galvanized Safety Rails When you’re comparing powder coated vs galvanized safety rails, it’s important to understand how each one holds up in the field and how it performs once it hits a real jobsite. At a basic level, both systems are designed to meet fall protection requirements. You’ll see both used
Understanding Active vs. Passive Fall Protection When it comes to jobsite safety, one of the biggest challenges is deciding between active vs. passive fall protection. Active systems require the worker to deploy and use the equipment — whether it’s a harness, lanyard, or restraint system. Passive fall protection systems protect everyone in the area
In Good Company - Hilmerson Among Minnesota's Best Women-Owned Businesses Hilmerson Safety® is proud to share that it has been named to Finance & Commerce’s In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses for 2025. The recognition celebrates women-led companies that are shaping Minnesota’s business landscape through leadership, innovation and impact. To be named one of
Parapet clamps are one of the simplest and most effective ways to secure compliant guardrails on job sites with existing parapet walls. On many commercial job sites, fall protection at the roof edge presents a significant challenge. Weighted bases can get in the way of roofing work, and permanent guardrails aren’t always an option.
Hilmerson Safety® is proud to share that our President & CEO, Debra Hilmerson, has been recognized in Finance & Commerce’s third annual Empowering Women awards. The program shines a spotlight on Minnesota companies and leaders committed to supporting and elevating women in the workforce. Honorees are chosen by a panel of judges based on
“When can a parapet be used as a guardrail?” is a common and misunderstood question in leading-edge safety. A wall or parapet is a familiar sight on schools, hospitals, government buildings, and high-rises. They might look like protection at the roof edge, but most of the time, they’re not enough. Unless they meet OSHA’s